Underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular option for heating new buildings in the UK. The main advantages are that the room is heated more evenly and you can get the same level of warmth from a lower temperature, making savings of up to 20% on other forms of central heating. DIY Projects Underfloor heating […]
Underfloor Heating: the BasicsThe benefit of underfloor heating is that the heat is directed into a living area from below. Traditional types of home heating revolve around wall fitted radiators, open hearths or stoves. What these types of heating have in common is that the heat is dispersed quickly by rising to the ceiling of […]
If you are thinking about installing an underfloor heating system, you have two primary choices: a warm water system or an electric one. Whichever system you choose, there are definite benefits to underfloor heating that go beyond aesthetics. How Underfloor Heating Works Whether choosing an electric or water system, underfloor heating works the same way […]
Underfloor heating is a common alternative to heating rooms with conventional wood, gas, oil or coal burners, electric heaters or water radiator networks. The latter means of heating use convected heat, which circulates heat in air currents in a room. This quickly tends to rise to the top of a room, thereby being lost somewhat […]
Solar panels convert sunshine to solar electric power and the solar electricity is then used to run the electrical devices in a building. Any surplus power that is created can be sold to the power company which helps to eliminate the cost of expensive batteries and can also help with running costs. Using solar power […]
There are two uniquely different choices when it comes to looking at a floor heating system for your conservatory. Underfloor heating kits can be purchased at any local home improvement store, and you can choose between electric underfloor heating kits or wet underfloor heating kits. Each has their own unique advantages and installation processes, and […]
Installing electric underfloor heating is one of the easiest ways to add an extra level of comfort to your home. In the case of kitchens in particular, everyone can relate to those moments on cold winter mornings when you walk into the kitchen and your feet immediately freeze because the tiled floor is nearly as […]
Having warm kitchen tiles underneath your feet while cooking breakfast on a cold winter morning is the perfect way to add that little extra something to the house which helps you enjoy it that much more. Every individual’s house is their place of enjoyment, their place of relaxation, and the place where ultimate comfort should […]
If you’re upgrading a kitchen, finding some wall space to fit a radiator can be tricky. Thankfully, easy-to-install underfloor heating means you won’t need to. Whilst it may form a part of a wider property development project, in itself it’s a DIY job - you won’t need architects or expert building trade skills, although some […]
Although underfloor heating uses less energy and heats more evenly than conventional central heating, it still relies on carbon energy sources. However, solar or geothermal energy are increasingly used to power water underfloor heating systems. They are ideally suited to this technique as it requires lower temperatures than traditional radiators. Electric underfloor heating cannot however […]